Waste & Recycling Plastic Containers, Inc.
Family‑owned rotational molding business making hybrid commercial waste and recycling containers.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical/mechanical equipment on 2nd shift.
15 days ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
West Chicago, IL
Onsite
Company Size
9 Employees
Service Specialisms
Plastic Recycling
Waste Management
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Utilities
Role
Description
preventive maintenance
mechanical repair
electrical repair
safety compliance
mold repair
diagnostics
- Perform scheduled and as needed preventative maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and industrial equipment.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical issues within equipment
- Partner with engineering and/or electrical experts to diagnose complex non-mechanical problems.
- Consistently adhere to and champion safety procedures.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair basic electrical issues.
- Repair cracks, dents, frameworks, and vent tubs on plastic molds. Remove excess plastic from molds. Add shielding to molds.
Requirements
electrician license
preventative maintenance
mig welding
high school
2 years
rotational molding
- Ability to conduct basic electrical maintenance including identify/isolation of hazards, read electrical schematics and complete component repair and replacement.
- Proficiency with power hand tools
- You are detail-oriented and like bringing new solutions to the team.
- Ability to complete preventative maintenance and replacement of motors, gearboxes, and drives.
- Ability to complete preventative maintenance on hoists.
- You enjoy working in a team environment.
- Industrial electrician's license required.
- You enjoy troubleshooting and analyzing problems on equipment.
- Ability to assemble and use MIG welders with a high degree of accuracy and quality.
- Ability to replace bearings, adjust chain or belt tension, and replace sprockets.
- A high-school diploma or GED equivalent
- At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience
- Rotational molding experience (preferred)
Benefits
- PTO + Paid Holidays
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance with competitive premiums
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 2004
Year of Establishment
The company was established as a family-run rotational molding firm.
$1‑10M revenue
Estimated Annual Revenue
The company operates within a modest financial range but is backed by corporate ownership for growth.
Acquired in 2019
Year of Acquisition
The company was acquired by Tank Holding, expanding its presence in plastics manufacturing.
>10 years experience
Industry Expertise
The company has been serving the waste and recycling sector for over a decade.
- Produces hybrid polyethylene containers—front‑load, rear‑load dumpsters and specialty recycling carts.
- Focuses exclusively on waste and recycling sector projects, serving haulers and municipalities.
- Typical product offerings include durable commercial-grade waste and recycling containers.
- Unusual fact: operates with a very small employee base (about nine), yet supplies nationwide markets.